Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Vertical single cylinder steam engine

Mather (Manufacturer)

The dismantled remains of a vertical single cylinder condensing steam engine. Several original parts are believed to be missing. Plant driven by 9" belt off 5ft pulley.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2004.135

Historical Associations

Association Type: Slate quarries
Place: Penybryn slate quarry

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer
Place: Liverpool
Period: 1850s

Acquisition

old stock, 29/11/2004

Measurements

diameter (mm): 458
Height (mm): 915
flywheel (mm): 3353

Material

Cast iron
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